Thursday, December 06, 2012

Prayfit & Interview with Jimmy Peña

Gotta say that Jimmy Peña is an inspiration and a really nice guy who loves Jesus. No wonder God has given this exercise physiologist and bestselling author such an awesome gift -- the ability to teach others how to improve their bodies, stay healthy and honor God all at the same time.


Jimmy's latest DVD, Prayfit 33-Day Body Toning System, does all the above. And it makes a fabulous Christmas gift / stocking-stuffer.

Read my interview with Jimmy, watch the awesome trailer of  Prayfit 33-Day Body Toning System and glean more details on Prayfit -- a growing movement among health seekers -- here in The Examiner.

(A similar version of this article will also appear in Assist News Service.)

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2012

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Christmas Angel

 

Read my full review of this awesome GMC Première World Movie, Christmas Angel in The Examiner.  (And watch for it in Assist News Service.)

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © November 2012




Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse




Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse premiered last night under the White Big Top located in the parking lot adjacent to San Diego’s Petco Park.

This breathtaking multimedia equestrian and acrobatic show was greeted by a full house of excited enthusiasts whose expectation was not disappointed. And no wonder! What’s not to love about fifty majestic horses comprising of 11 different races whose connection with their riders is, well, magical?

The charm of these magnificent horses was enhanced by multimedia effects, stunning music and the voice of an outstanding soloist together with the amazing artistry of skilled acrobats. Whether it was the horses’ gracefully prancing or cantering – with or without riders – alone or in choreographed sequence as part of a team -- it all made for an ethereal experience. Unforgettable and well-worth seeing.

More info on my full article in The Examiner. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © November 2012

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Thursday, November 08, 2012

Chasing Ice


Presently showing in select theaters, Chasing Ice is a stunning film about climate change and how it’s changing the world’s landscape at a ridiculously rapid rate.

In the spring of 2005, National Geographic assigns photographer James Balog the formidable task of capturing images in the Arctic so as to document its evolving topography. Balog finds himself in terrifying situations, risking his life and absent from his family for long stretches. But not in vain...

Read the full review in The Examiner here.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © November 2012

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

What God Hath Wrought - Chuck Smith & The Jesus Movement


One of the greatest spiritual revivals to sweep America, even the world, was the Jesus Movement. It happened back in the late sixties during the hippy era, and one of the key players was Chuck Smith.

What God Hath Wrought tells the story of Chuck Smith and the birth of the Jesus Movement and Calvary Chapel. It’s a story that has marked history in remarkable ways, changed lives radically; a story well worth hearing.

Read more about What God Hath Wrought in my section of The Examiner -- and, since, it's Halloween week, see a trailer of Chuck Smith talking on that topic.  

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © October 2012

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

The Mark, the movie



So, we've all heard about the "mark of the beast" right? I believe in it (duh! why wouldn't I? I'm a Bible believer.) So...here's a new movie called The Mark. And it's interesting and entertaining. 

Check out my full review in The Examiner or in Assist News Services

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © October 2012


Saturday, October 06, 2012

The River


The River by Michael Neale tells the story of Gabriel Clarke, haunted since early childhood by the memory of a tragedy no child should have to witness—a misfortune that leaves him fragile and broken.

Gabriel’s life on a farm with his mother and an endearing older couple offers plenty of distractions for a young boy. But Gabriel’s deep sadness about what he witnessed and what he lost quenches his joy; life is a struggle and he is unable embrace all it has to offer.

But Gabriel’s story is not over. He was made for a higher purpose. He was made for The River. And only when he returns to The River—something brought about through circumstances beyond his own planning—does he face the truth.

The River forces Gabriel to overcome his fears, to face his past, and to discover the unpleasant details about what really happened on that dismal day when he was five-years-old. The River changes his life. But it also means he has to change his if he is to fully enjoy the freedom and joy The River offers him. He must forgive.

The River brings healing and redemption. Gabriel is finally home.

The River, although published by Thomas Nelson, is not an overtly Christian story but it is a safe wholesome and inspiring read for adults young and old alike.

Michael Neale is an award winning Christian songwriter, especially known for the song, Your Great Name.

The River is Michael’s first novel and can be found in most Christian bookstores.

This review also appears in my article section of The Examiner

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © October 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012

Unconditional, the movie



Unconditional is a film you don’t want to miss—unless you’re scared of having your heartstrings pulled on that is. And it’s in theaters this weekend.

Unconditional is a story of tragedy and redemption drawn from the true-life testimony of Papa Joe Bradford from Tennessee but also focusing on Samantha Crawford and the untimely and unresolved death of her husband, Billy.

Sam’s idyllic life as a promising writer and gifted artist, and as a much-in-love young wife on a ranch in Tennessee, is smashed to pieces by the murder of her husband, Billy—a tragedy that rips away her faith and her very will to live. 

Read my full review of Unconditional in Assist New Services and in The Examiner

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © September 2012


Sunday, September 23, 2012

Rescued - The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans


Rescued – The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans is now formally one of my favorite films with its powerful, soul-probing, tear-jerking message—and its backdrop question: What would a church that obeys James 1:27 look like?

The dilemma of a growing orphan population is one that is not widely discussed in the average church. On the contrary, it is little talked about. And therefore adoption as a way to end the orphan crisis is barely discussed either—even though adoption is the heart of the Gospel message.

Yet, over 160 million children in the world are without any parents.  And America boasts the stunning figure of some144,000 boys and girls in foster care needing to be adopted. 

Through some candid and inspiring interviews with adoptive families, Rescued – The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans highlights the call to serve the fatherless, the hard-core realities of what it involves and the addresses the following questions:

Is God asking me personally to adopt? How can I know?
Do I have what it takes to adopt?
Will I love an adopted child the same as a biological child?

Read my full review of Rescued – The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans in The Examiner. And also in Assist News Services.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © September 2012


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Last Ounce of Courage



Last Ounce of Courage is the film of the hour. Showing this week, a must see. Don't miss it. 

Check out my full reviews of the movie in Assist News Services and The Examiner

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © September 2012


Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Somebody's Child

Somebody’s Child, another faith-centered GMC TV world première film, recounts the compelling story of a family battling life’s tests with a long-kept secret in the mix.

Let's just say that...those who enjoyed Raising Izzie will love Somebody’s Child—a drama cozily wrapped in family values with redemption at the core.  (I know, just a wee teaser. You need to read the full review for more.)

Read a full review of this article in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner and in Assist News Services.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © September 2012




Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Breakthrough


The Breakthrough, the third book in the Precinct 11 trilogy by bestselling author Jerry Jenkins, is awesomely nerve wracking. Sequel to The Betrayal and The Brotherhood, this novel unfolds a new drama involving the police squad of Chicago’s Precinct 11.

As Jenkins fans have come to expect, the storyline does not disappoint. It provides suspense, entertainment, believable characters—all the while probing into issues of the heart, faith and ethics.

After going through one of life’s greatest tragedies, the loss of his wife and young son, Chicago cop Boone Drake begins a new life with a sweet new family and renewed faith. All is rosy and God seems to be pouring out blessings when Boone suddenly finds himself again in the midst of unfathomable tragedy—worse than his previous loss.

Boone’s faith is again tested. Will he trust God—no matter what the outcome might be? Can he sit low and leave this heinous crime—a crime that is poignantly personal and tormenting—in the hands of fellow detectives?

Shaken to the core, yet unable to shake off his detective instincts, Boone is driven to help find the criminals—a trek that leads him to unimaginable arenas of terror and darkness. He finds himself caught up in the underworld of child trafficking. 

The Breakthrough is more than just a good read. It is a masterpiece of Christian fiction that unveils the atrocious realities surrounding child abduction and the perverted greed that drives it.

The Breakthrough comes out in September. Look for it in bookstores everywhere.

This article also appears in Assist News Services and The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner.

Janey L. DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Pilgrims & Prodigals

It’s back-to-school again and, for many kids, that means returning to an education void of the classical arts. But here’s a timely, musical treat spiked with artistry and virtuosity, Pilgrims & Prodigals—a debut album by The Annie Moses Band—available nationwide on September 25.


The Annie Moses Band, best described as classical crossover, comprises of six siblings, all musical prodigies with myriad music awards between them (and some band members are also Juilliard graduates). Parents, Bill and Robin are the band’s backbone, creating musical arrangements and writing many of the songs featured in Pilgrims & Prodigals.

Read my full review here on The Examiner

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012







Monday, August 06, 2012

Raising Izzie


Here’s a stunning debut of a film with a refreshing take and powerful message, Raising Izzie.

The film recently premiered on inspiring entertainment channel GMC TV, and its compelling message delighted thousands of viewers. And this is just the beginning.

Raising Izzie tells the story of two young orphaned girls who have to hide their parentless condition.  14-year-old Gertie and 10-year-old Izzie, with no father in their lives, found themselves in a quandary after their mother's death. 

Read my full review and see the trailer of this fabulous film in my article in The Examiner here. 

Raising Izzie is refreshing, inspiring, enjoyable, probing, and uplifting. Check it out..

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012


Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Today, I'm thankful. Thankful to see the crowds standing up for freedom of speech. I'm tired of hearing that we have to tolerate, be politically correct, shut our mouths...I'm wearied of hearing about the promotion of perversion and evil and the squelching and slamming of everything pure and holy.

Today, I'm thankful that America showed her true colors -- at least in my area -- and came out in support of Chick-fil-A. They came to eat chicken and shout out, "Cluck, cluck! We believe in FREEDOM OF SPEECH. We believe in the Bible."


Read about Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day in my Examiner article here.

Stop by again soon. And if you haven't done so already, stop by and buy a yummy meal from your local Chick-fil-A.


Janey L. DeMeo, M.A.

Copyright © August 2012

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Truli a New Way to Share the Message


Here's a truli marvelous invention that will really help the Christian community interact, share content, spread the word, network, strategize, collaborate...the possibilities are endless. Curious? Wanna know what truli is? Read my latest article based on an interview with Michael Jay Solomon--creator of truli.net--in Assist News Services

You can also read a slightly different version of the article in my column in The Examiner here

Given the darkness of the times, I'm encouraged to know that like-minded people can band together and share together for the greater good.

Janey DeMeo, M.A.


Copyright © July 2012

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Thursday, July 05, 2012

Let Freedom Reign

So...don't know what to do this weekend to celebrate Independence Day? Or maybe you do know what to do but it's all become a bit meaningless. (I mean, how many barbecues can you do before getting sick right?)

If you live in the San Diego area, here's a few awesome events that give greater meaning to freedom. Read about it in my article in The Examiner here.


Tuesday, June 19, 2012


Debuting in theaters nationwide September 21, 2012, Unconditional Joins Forces with Ministries Serving At-Risk Children & Youth Through Its ACT Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 19, 2012) – Harbinger Media Partners, LLC presents the captivating drama Unconditional, starring Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 50 First Dates, and The Lake House) and Michael Ealy (Think Like a Man, Seven Pounds, 2 Fast 2 Furious, andBarbershop). This inspiring film releases in theaters September 21, and encourages viewers to make a difference in their own communities through its ACT campaign.
When describing the heart of the film, producers Jason Atkins and J. Wesley Legg state that, “No matter how dark your circumstance, working for those forgotten by society brings hope and turns servants into heroes.”
The two also developed Harbinger Media Partners, LLC with the intent on producing entertainment in a true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable way. Unconditional serves as its first production and was developed and produced in Nashville, Tenn.
Written and directed by Brent McCorkle, the film tells the story of Samantha Crawford (Lynn Collins), an acclaimed storybook artist, who seemingly had it all until she lost the love she cherished the most. When Sam’s storybook marriage is ripped away from her, she loses her faith and her will to live. Now fighting with despair, Samantha is obsessed with tracking down the murderer of her husband. However, a death-defying encounter with two children leads to a reunion with her oldest friend, Joe Bradford (Michael Ealy)… and begins Sam’s journey back toward God’s unconditional love.
Slowly dying of kidney disease, “Papa” Joe spends his last days serving fatherless children in the under-resourced community where he lives. Observing “Papa” Joe’s tireless love for “his” kids, Sam begins to find new purpose…until she comes face to face with her biggest fear. While she’s drawn to the innocence and hope of a child she’s befriended, the opportunity for revenge is strong.
Unconditional is a stirring film that will touch audiences and challenge them to consider what is most important in their own lives. The movie’s heartfelt themes include reconciliation, second chances, forgiveness, sacrifice and the true meaning of unconditional love.
Modeled after the real-life of “Papa” Joe, Unconditional serves not only to entertain but also inspire moviegoers to serve in areas of need just like Joe Bradford. Currently, Joe Bradford serves seven at-risk communities in and around Nashville through his ministry Elijah’s Heart. It is through this ministry that he champions a citywide multi-racial choir and coordinates walks of love where food and clothing are provided to those in need. 
“My dream is that Unconditional inspires cities to unite in love to rescue one of our most precious commodities: thousands of at-risk and fatherless children torn by poverty and oppression,” says Bradford.
Motivated by Bradford’s philanthropic endeavors, Unconditional launched its ACT campaign. The ACT campaign encourages moviegoers to serve alongside scores of non-profit organizations and ministries in their community. Audiences are directed to the film’s site to find where they can serve, while organizations are also encouraged to sign up and become partners with the film and its message. Opportunities to learn more about giving, volunteering, sharing and following are provided athttp://unconditionalthemovie.com/act.  

For more information regarding Unconditional, please visit:

Unconditional the Movie: www.unconditonalthemovie.com
Link to official trailer: https://vimeo.com/37389833
Link to Papa Joe’s foundation: http://elijahsheart.com/

About Harbinger Media Partners, LLC
Harbinger Media Partners, LLC is a Nashville, Tennessee-based company founded in 2009 to create and produce high-quality theatrical films that inspire viewers to pursue God and serve others. The company believes that these types of God-honoring films bring glory to God by being consistent with Biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus. For more info, please visit: http://harbingermediapartners.com/

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Commitment or the Pursuit of Happiness


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Are we bending the rules to accommodate our own "happiness"? 

Seems that adherence to truth is slowly sliding, slowly bending, like the Tower of Pisa. And the conception of what is upright has become blurred, and crooked;

So many people are bailing on their marriages because, well, they're just not happy. Their pursuit of happiness takes precedence to their pursuit of holiness. Most disturbing of all is the quantity of little hearts that are broken by their parents' choices . . .

Read my full article on this subject here in The Examiner.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © June 2012

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Children of Angels



Here's a fun book for your kids this summer, Children of Angels. Children of Angels

Children of Angels

Life isn’t easy for seventh-grader Jeremy Lapoint. Dad’s in prison and Mom can barely afford garage-sale clothes. Everything changes when Jeremy discovers that he can fly, pass through walls, and see angels and demons. He is chased by a demon through school hallways, but his guardian angel, Asiel, fights it off. The angel explains that Jeremy is a Nephilim—a human-angel hybrid—but Asiel doesn’t know exactly how that happened. Jeremy then discovers other Nephilim teens.

The Nephilim teens later find a report that details the source of their unusual genetics. They are about to take the report as evidence, but a gorilla-sized demon and his soldiers challenge them. When Asiel announces that the Lord of Hosts has deemed Jeremy a Battle Leader of Angels, the boy is not happy. Can heaven really expect a thirteen-year-old loser to turn into a mighty warrior?

"To the Lord of Hosts!"
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Kathryn Dahlstrom

Kathryn Dahlstrom

When Kathryn Dahlstrom’s husband was transferred to Los Angeles, she traded Minnesota’s black-bear country for the inner-city and taught children at a Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Club in Watts. She also began her writing career. In addition to writing six titles in the Good News Club children’s fiction series published by Child Evangelism Fellowship Press, the author is also a screenwriter and film producer.

Dahlstrom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Music Education, and a certificate in Elementary Education. She and her husband, Tim, live on wooded acreage north of Minneapolis/St. Paul where they care for her mother. They also have an adult daughter, Kristina.

Dahlstrom is a member of the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild, the Screenwriter’s Network Worldwide, the Screenwriting U Pro Series Alumni, and the American Screenwriters Association.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

May -- a time to change children's lives




May is Foster Care Awareness month—an initiative to help solve the increasing problem of children trapped in the foster system. About half a million kids remain in foster care in the USA. (100, 000 are waiting and hoping to be adopted.) Many age out of the system without a connecting family—no one to call family, and nowhere to go for the holidays.

So, what can one do to make May matter for the children? Here are some steps to take on behalf of the foster children. 

Read the full article -- and see a cool, inspiring video and also a slideshow -- here in The Examiner.  

And, for a larger sense of how to solve the orphan and foster care crisis, read my article in Assist News Service here. 

Janey L. DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © May 2012
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012

A Walk Across the Sun -- a novel on child slavery



I'm deeply burdened for the millions of child slaves in the world. I'm especially disturbed to know there are child slaves right under our noses living here in the United States of America. A Walk Across the Sun is a novel about such horrors and is definitely not a book for the faint-at-heart.

For a full review of A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison, check out my article in The Christian Perspectives Examiner.

And let me say this before closing: If you, like me, are a Christ-follower, we don't have an option in this issue. It should be our burden. It must be our burden. Jesus has mandated us to be the salt of the earth, to reflect His light as the light of the world,
and to make the difference for the helpless. More on that later.

Be sure to stop by again soon.

Copyright © May 2012

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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Powerpacked Duo -- National Day of Prayer & Summit8

Photos courtesy of Orphans First and The Christian Alliance for Orphans. Here's an article you don't want to miss -- with a cool slide-show to go with it. Check out my article here in The Examiner. (And don't be shy about leaving a comment.) Copyright © May 2012 www.orphansfirst.org www.JaneyDeMeo.com www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Illusion by Frank Peretti



Wanna chance to win a free copy of Illusion, Frank Peretti's latest novel? Leave a comment and you may be picked as the lucky winner.

Frank Peretti has churned out another bestseller: Illusion. This latest novel is a masterpiece full of twists and turns to keep you hooked till the end.

Illusion is the dramatic story of Dane and Mandy Collins, a renowned husband and wife magical act who become victims of an unethical scientific ploy following a lethal tragic accident.

Caught in a web of apparent illusions, they find themselves pawns in a cruel experiment in which technology and science have been unleashed at the whim of men who want to control mankind’s destinies—regardless of what lives it may cost. But what the scientists didn’t calculate was the power of love.

Dane and Mandy share a deep bond of love even forty years into their marriage—a love that doesn’t fade over time, the key component to save humanity from the evil wiles of a bunch of God-playing scientists. Their love proves that love conquers evil.

Bizarre and captivating, contemporary and probing, Illusion has all the action-packed elements to make a great movie. A great read for those who like adventure, sci-fi or fantasy.

For a chance to receive a free copy of Illusion, leave a comment and you may be the winner.

Copyright © April 2012
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

It's Easter. So what?

As people pour into churches for Easter weekend -- many for the first time this year (the second time will be Christmas) -- others would give anything to be able to go to church, to be in a loving atmosphere. But they're stuck at home sick. Or in some far away land where the nearest church is a 10 mile walk away. Or, worse still, they are not allowed to attend church. (Such is the case of some children I know.)

But thank God, knowing Jesus doesn't depend on going to church (although church-life is a vital part of growing). Knowing Jesus is about, well, knowing Jesus. Knowing His resurrection at work within. And sometimes, fellowshipping with His sufferings (Philippians 3:10) so that resurrection power is manifest.

Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God who died for our sins. It is the celebration of new life. Bunnies and Easter eggs are basically pagan traditions but to the believer, they reflect newness of life, life bursting forth, resurrection. But the world is still filled with people who have not heard of Jesus, or if they have heard of Him, they don't know who He really is. They don't know how deeply He loves them and what He can offer them.

In a world that's messed up on every level -- a world that's calling wrong right, black white and so on, people need a savior, the Savior. They need Jesus.

Church attendance is expected to be huge this weekend. But how many will come to really know about Jesus?

Read my article on why churches are full at Easter in The Examiner here.

Copyright © April 2012
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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Dawn Comes Early

What makes a beautiful and talented young girl want to forgo the chance of being married to become a ranch owner? And what happens when she meets the kind of man she never dreamed could exist? Will she stick to her guns or yield to love’s temptation?

Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley is a good old-fashioned western romance laced with plenty of surprises and humor.

Kate Tenney is a writer who finds herself in straights when her novel is banned. Needing security and purpose, she answers an ad seeking an heiress for The Last Chance Ranch in Arizona. Only there’s a catch. If she passes the grueling trial period and is accepted, the contract mandates that she remain single. Not a problem for Kate since she doesn’t trust men anyway. Her real problem is whether she can master ranch life enough to be chosen as heiress—or so she thinks.

Then along comes Luke Adams . . . and Kate finds herself with a man-sized problem.

Not only is Brownley’s storyline tender, suspenseful and humorous, but her characters are masterfully crafted with their own individual personalities and idiosyncrasies. A delightful read.

I received this book as a Thomas Nelson Booksneeze blogger.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © March 2012

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Monday, March 12, 2012

True Woman 101: Divine Design

When society revamps womanhood in a way that opposes the Maker’s original design, the world falls apart.

If you’re disturbed by where today’s culture is headed – an increase in divorce, dysfunctional families, gender blending etc – then here’s a book that offers solutions, True Woman 101: Divine Design – An Eight-Week Study on Biblical Womanhood by Mary A Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

True Woman 101: Divine Design is a Bible-based workbook, which can be used by individuals or in a group setting. The book divulges the dilemma – the distortion of womanhood, which ultimately breeds dissatisfaction – and presents the solution – biblical womanhood.

Through the study of Scripture, Kassian and DeMoss show how men and women are inherently different. From the onset, the sexes were designed to complement one another and glorify God. And although the fall has messed up the picture, the original design cannot be ignored. Each man and woman is unique, but with a gender-specific purpose. As each embraces their God-ordained role, they find satisfaction and God is glorified.

Women are not less than men; God created them to complete the picture of Himself. This happens as men and women relate and interact in the way He intended.

True Woman 101: Divine Design is an attractively laid-out biblical discovery of the wonder of womanhood, an exploration of the true emancipation women can enjoy as they relish their role as a reflection of the bride of Christ.

Every woman, teenage girl and some men would benefit from this book (as would the women in their lives). True Woman 101: Divine Design has the potential to change history and bring true liberation through the Christ-centered counter-revolution it is sparking.

Find out more about the True Woman Movement here.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © March 2012

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Major on Minors -- the MInor Prophets

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The Minor Prophets sometimes pose major problems to readers--at least until they get the whole picture. And what a picture it is.

Every book of the Bible reveals redemption and contributes to God's story as it unfolds in His book.

Read my article on the Minor Prophets in The Examiner here.

Let's keep on reading those books -- all 66 of them. They just get better and better. (I'm talking about the Bible, of course.)

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © February 2012

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Just A Minute


Here's a book that makes me shout one loud "Yes!", Just A Minute by Wess Stafford.

Wess Stafford is the CEO and president of Compassion International and since I'm founder and president of Orphans First, what could be more appropriate than to read and promote such a life-impacting book?

Just A Minute is a compilation of true stories and testimonies of people—ordinary people, celebrities and historical figures—whose lives were impacted for good or bad by someone who took “just a minute” to build them up or tear them down through words, action or attitude. The author also showcases the immeasurable reward experienced by those who pour encouragement, godly direction, affection, inspiration, hope . . . into the heart of a child.

You can see the trailer and read my complete review of Just A Minute here in The Examiner.

Read my review. More importantly, read this book. It could change your life and the life of children.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © February 2012

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